nurse shark

noun

: any of various usually bottom-dwelling sharks (family Ginglymostomatidae) with barbels near the nostrils

especially : a large yellowish to grayish brown shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) of warm usually shallow coastal waters that is typically nonaggressive and rests often in groups on the sea floor during the day

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But there’s plenty more for wildlife enthusiasts to watch for, from brahminy kites to nurse sharks. —

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024 On Florida’s Gulf Coast, find sharks at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa and one nurse shark at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024 Theater of the Sea in Islamorada offers a unique encounter with nurse sharks, offering guests the chance to feed, pet and hold the sea creatures in a saltwater lagoon for $125 per person. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024 Both casual and seasoned snorkelers can observe snook, snapper, sheepshead, nurse sharks, red sponges, and more marine life. —

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